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Anatol Locker

Anatol Locker has edited, run, developed, and written for dozens of print and online magazines. In 2014 he co-founded All3DP with Mathias Plica and Stefan Schwarz-Ulrich. You can read more about him on his German Wikipedia page: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anatol_Locker

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"The 3D printer you’ve been waiting for"
Tiko 3D: How To Get A Partial Refund

3D printer manufacturer Tiko 3D is closing down. 16,538 Kickstarter backers won’t ever see a working printer. But there‘s a small chance for a refund. 

by Anatol Locker Nov 27, 2017
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From Pellets to Spools
Make Your Own Low-Cost Filament Extruder

Instructables member Ian McMill shows how to make a filament extruder for less than $150. The machine can produce PLA and ABS filament.

by Anatol Locker Nov 24, 2017
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Less Corner Blobs
Prusa Updates Firmware, Adds New “Linear Advance” Feature

Prusa’s new firmware adds comfort features and a "Linear Advance" algorithm that will give you better overall print quality. 

by Anatol Locker Nov 24, 2017
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Chinese Filaments, Swedish 3D Printers
eSun and ZYYX Begin A Strategic Sales and R&D Partnership

Filament manufacturer Esun Industrial and ZYYX, Swedish 3D printer and filament company, have announced a strategic partnership at Formnext.

by Anatol Locker Nov 20, 2017
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Game & Watch & Print
Retro-Game Console “GameShell” Lets You Customize Its Cases

There are a lot of microcomputers emerging from Kickstarter. Thanks to 3D printing, the Gameshell has some extra tricks up its sleeve. 

by Anatol Locker Nov 18, 2017
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Better Workflow
Meshmixer 3.3 Adds and Polishes its 3D Printing Features

If you want to check a 3D model ready for 3D printing, Meshmixer can help. The self-proclaimed "Swiss Army Knife" just updated to version 3.3

by Anatol Locker Nov 15, 2017
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It’s Pricey. And It’s Worth It.
Prusa Research Offers MK3 Upgrade Kit for Older MK2/S Models

Good news for Prusa Mk2 owners: An upgrade kit to Mk3 is now available. But be prepared to replace most of the old parts.

by Anatol Locker Oct 19, 2017
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Just Bling or Useful Upgrade?
E3D Lets You 3D Print With Gold V6 Hot End & Titanium Heat Breaks

E3D celebrates the 3rd birthday of its popular V6 hot end with style - by offering a gold edition and optional titanium heat breaks.

by Anatol Locker Oct 11, 2017
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Made From 223 Printed Parts
WASP Debuts World’s First 3D Printed Stage Dressing for Rome’s Opera House

When it comes to theatre sets, 3D printers are used to create masks, props, and furniture. But a whole stage dressing? That’s a first.

by Anatol Locker Oct 6, 2017
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Print Long and Prosper
3D Print Your Own “Star Trek: Discovery” Badges

"Star Trek: Discovery" offers action, a brand-new design, lens-flares and new visuals. Even if you’re not into cosplay, these DIY insignia badges are a must-have.

by Anatol Locker Oct 5, 2017
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DIY Print’n Beep
This DIY OKAY Synthesizer is Fully 3D Printed

Imagine listening to a street musician. The groove is great, so you’d like to join in with a nice little melody. Enter the OKAY synth.

by Anatol Locker Oct 5, 2017
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A Link To The Past
9 DIY Raspberry Pi SNES Classic Mini Cases to 3D Print Now

It‘s hard to get hold of the official SNES Classic Mini. So why not build a DIY Super Nintendo with a 3D printed Raspberry Pi SNES Case?

by Anatol Locker Oct 4, 2017
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Remembering Bassel Khartabil
Beneficiary Music Compilation for Murdered Creative Commons Figurehead

by Anatol Locker Sep 8, 2017
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Ernő would love it
This 3D Printed Robot Solves Rubik’s Cube in no Time

Got a scrambled Rubik’s cube? 3D print this robot and solve it!

by Anatol Locker Sep 3, 2017
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Fashion! And Blinkenlights!
Anouk Wipprecht’s High Tech Edelweiss is a DIY Attention Grabber

Anouk Wipprecht’s Edelweiss DIY kit a necklace containing six LEDs that blink in three different patterns. Go get it!

by Anatol Locker Aug 21, 2017
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Did we mention it’s free?
Free PotterDraw Software Lets you Design Vases In No Time

Sometimes you need a specialist to get the job done. So if you want to design or visualize cylindrical shapes in no time, there’s an interesting new software out: PotterDraw.

by Anatol Locker Aug 16, 2017
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The Need for Speed
Guide to Beginner’s FPV Drones and Goggles

FPV drones will blow your socks off sideways! This guide to the beginner's FPV drones will get you inducted to the new sport of racing.

by Anatol Locker Jul 6, 2017
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Yummy Updates
Ultimaker Add Bigger Print Cores, Pro Filament Profiles, Cura Updates

With a hardware, software, and firmware update, Ultimaker address some issues of their 3D printer flagship Ultimaker 3. Here‘s what‘s new.

by Anatol Locker Jun 28, 2017
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Interview Anouk Wipprecht
“I Believe Teachers Should be Curators of Knowledge, not Dictators”

Anouk Wipprecht combines extraordinary fashion with intelligent tech. In this interview, she talks about teaching, fashion, and wearables.

by Anatol Locker Jun 26, 2017
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Playing with style
16 Coolest Raspberry Pi NES Cases to DIY or Buy

Nintendo’s NES has been discontinued. But you can build your own NES with a Raspberry Pi and a 3D printed Raspberry Pi NES case.

by Anatol Locker Jun 23, 2017
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